Patricia Wolfenden, LMHC, LMFT - Therapist in Florida

Values-based work
Relationship focus
Trauma informed

About Patricia

Patricia Wolfenden is a licensed mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist who centers therapy on the person in front of her. She approaches each session with respect for clients' strengths and life stories. Patricia acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

With 25 years of clinical experience, she has helped people cope with addictions, relationship strain, family conflict and trauma. She also supports those facing grief, stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career shifts, depression and other life changes. Her additional focus areas include issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, chronic pain and codependency.

Patricia uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and reshape unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas guide her work on relationship and family patterns.

Her licensing is LMHC and LMFT in Florida, and she practices in English. Sessions follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability. Patricia asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and to schedule sessions according to her availability.

People who reach out can expect straightforward, respectful conversations aimed at real changes. Patricia works collaboratively to set goals and choose practical tools that fit daily life.

Approaches that translate to online work

Patricia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions that reflect those values. ACT is often useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes because it focuses on meaningful choices rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers practical exercises and short homework tasks that many clients find helpful to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach happens together. Patricia will discuss goals, preferences and daily routines to decide which methods fit best. She aims to tailor the mix of strategies so they match each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, support shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients maintain consistent work on goals while managing everyday responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Patricia help with?

She helps people dealing with addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career issues, depression and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on clients' strengths and practical steps they can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds LMHC and LMFT licenses in Florida and practices under those credentials in that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Do you need to confirm session formats before booking?

Yes. The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps start the process of working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.